rigs Meaning & Definition
What Does Rigs Mean?
Rigs is used as a noun meaning plural of rig. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of rig. As a verb, it means To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
Rigs in Brief
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹɪɡz// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | semiring |
Rigs Definition (Noun)
- plural of rig
Rigs as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of rig
Noun
- The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
- Special equipment or gear used for a particular purpose.
The climbers each had a different rig for climbing that particular rockface.
- A large truck such as a semi-tractor.
Every rig at the truckstop had custom-made mud-flaps.
- The special apparatus used for drilling wells.
- A costume or an outfit.
My sister and I always made our own rigs for Halloween.
- A computer case, often modified for looks.
- An imperfectly castrated horse, sheep etc.
- Radio equipment, especially a citizen's band transceiver.
- A model outfitted with parameterized controls for animation.
Verb
- To fit out with a harness or other equipment.
- To equip and fit (a ship) with sails, shrouds, and yards.
- To dress or clothe in some costume.
- To make or construct something in haste or in a makeshift manner.
rig up a makeshift shelter
- To manipulate something dishonestly for personal gain or discriminatory purposes.
to rig an election
- To make free with; hence, to steal; to pilfer.
- To outfit a model with controls for animation.
Noun
- A ridge.
Noun
- A wanton; one given to unbecoming conduct.
- A promiscuous woman.
- A sportive or unbecoming trick; a frolic.
- A blast of wind.
Verb
- To play the wanton; to act in an unbecoming manner; to play tricks.
Noun
- An algebraic structure similar to a ring, but without the requirement that every element have an additive inverse.
Synonyms of Rigs
Rigs synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Rigs
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Rigs in a Sentence
The climbers each had a different rig for climbing that particular rockface.
Every rig at the truckstop had custom-made mud-flaps.
My sister and I always made our own rigs for Halloween.
rig up a makeshift shelter
to rig an election
Word Forms & Grammar
rigs
Words That Rhyme With Rigs
How to Pronounce Rigs
You say rigs as //ɹɪɡz//. It has 1 syllable.